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Strawberry Hut

743 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Strawberry Hut 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Strawberry Hut's latest score of 100 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office wall. Manager dedicated wash rinse sanitize the wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies by hand washing sink in dish room 4 live flies by the ice cream area in kitchen area 2 live flies by side area of frontline **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on dining room soda machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by ice machine 1 dead roach under 3-compartment sink Both have been removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup stored on floor
25-05-4
58
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two training certificates photo copied **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Two training certificates photo copied **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from ice machine missing dry wall Wall across from dry storage missing dry wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Wall across from ice machine missing dry wall Wall across from dry storage missing dry wall **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 droppings on stairs leading to empty upstairs air handler 4 droppings in broken wall across stairs Droppings appeared to old from cleaning air handler room Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm Manager remade sani bucket chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Ice chute in front service area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using handwashing sink to dry towels **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two training certificates photo copied **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by chemical storage area 1 dead roach on stairs Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler Cut marks cutting board on cooks line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from ice machine missing dry wall Wall across from dry storage missing dry wall **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
43
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Frontline
51-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream machine
08B-12-5
90
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on chemical shelf without label.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secure beside the reachin cooler in employee break room
51-11-4
86
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pre made cubans on make line. Manager put time marking **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at salad make table
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In back storage area, towards exit door.
36-24-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strawberry Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strawberry Hut on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strawberry Hut?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Strawberry Hut.

How does Strawberry Hut compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Strawberry Hut most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Strawberry Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Strawberry Hut have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Strawberry Hut means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Strawberry Hut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Strawberry Hut is inspected around three times per year on average.

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